Rebirth of Poisoned Empress

Chapter 28

“At the present, I heard the Northwest war is getting tight. Master Huaiyang wait to let his son take his title, he is responsible for raising rations. It isn’t small matter, the prince may wish to intervene sooner, maybe there will be unexpected surprises.”

Master Huaiyang fell from his power as General because he supported the first prince, the former crown prince. His military power was taken back by the current emperor. At the present, he only serves in Imperial city. For that matter, the emperor still worried about them. In his past life, the father and son of Huaiyang Mansion were appointed to raise the rations for Northwest army. Faced with various disadvantages, they finally made up 100,000 kg rice, but when they were transporting by the water most of 100,000 kg rice were mouldy. The emperor was in rage and some people took opportunity to pour dirty water on them; trying to murder frontline soldiers, collude with the enemy, betrayed the emperor and many others. Any single charge would be enough to make Jing clan dead. The father and son of Huaiyang Mansion couldn’t argue back and the emperor was furious. He killed Jing clan overnight and more than a thousand people were massacred.

At the beginning, Shen Liang who didn’t know the truth, spurned the father and son of Huaiyang Mansion, feeling that they deserved it. It was only a few years later, he accidentally learned that their case was led by the emperor and the princes in order to completely eradicate Jing clan. At that time, he also questioned Qin Yunshen but all he got was Qin Yunshen’s indifference.

Since it was caused by human beings, if Pei Yuanxun intervened at this time, he would definitely find the clues and it shouldn’t be difficult to protect Huaiyang Mansion and Jing clan.

“You mean, someone will do something with the rations?” Huaiyang Mansion did receive Imperial decree not long ago. Pei Yuanxun frowned and immediately guessed the point. At the same time probably guessed who got the big courage to do something with the rations.

“With the prince’s ability, you should be able know the true and false by checking on it.” Shen Liang nodded, the reason why he told him this was to return his favor also to save Jing clan. Under the suspicion of the emperor, most of the old clans of power such as Jing clan has fallen out of his power. Today, if the Jing clan was gone, wouldn’t Wei clan will be the next target?

Even if the current Wei clan wasn’t something the emperor dared to touch, he had to take precautions as early as possible. This was the most important thing of his return to ten years ago.

“I will send someone to find out about this matter. You really don’t need my help in Fu Yunxi’s matter?” Pei Yuanxun relaxed for a moment. He really wanted to participate in Shen Liang’s plan. Let him saw what he trying to do but Shen Liang was too defensive.

“I don’t want to owe the prince a favor.” Shen Liang didn’t shy away and made it clear in front of him.

“It seems that this prince has to find another way.” Pei Yuanxun pretended to be disappointed and suddenly sat upright;

“This prince suddenly remembered someone suggested that this prince can marry you as a princess not long ago. It seems that this is a good idea.” Shen Liang was shocked and couldn’t understand Pei Yuanxun’s mind. Pei Yuanxun himself thought this proposal was really good idea.

However, Shen Liang forehead was wrinkled in anger;

“The prince, this joke isn’t funny at all.”

Although he didn’t plan about his marriage, he didn’t reject marrying someone but Pei Yuanxun was obviously not a candidate for his future husband. He was too smart and unpredictable. He still didn’t understand why Pei Yuanxun pester him so much. Marrying him was too risky for him, he wanted a stability and peaceful life, not thrilling life.

“Hahaha…” Pei Yuanxun laughed loudly when he saw Shen Liang’s black face. The inexplicable unhappiness in his heart also ignored by him.

“If the prince doesn’t mind, I will leave first.” After that, Shen Liang got up quickly. Before he jumped out, Pei Yuanxun’s voice sounded again;

“Shen Liang, if there is a need you can send someone to Qingping Palace, since the prince has promised Shen Da to protect you.”

“Thank you, prince.” Nodded with his back to him, Shen Liang jumped out of carriage and walked back. When he met Qi brothers and saw Tian Quan, he realized he hadn’t told Pei Yuanxun to take back those who watched him. After careful consideration, Shen Liang turned and left. At least, today he didn’t want to talk to Pei Yuanxun anymore.

“Little thing, don’t you want to marry this prince? Is it because the charm of this prince has declined?” Pei Yuanxun raised his hand to touch his handsome face while looking at Shen Liang’s back through the carriage window. At this time, he began to feel uncomfortable with Shen Liang’s previous rejection.

In the crowd, Shen Liang and Qi brothers went back to Tison House to pick up their carriage, they returned back to Dongling Mansion quite late. Because their courtyard was in remote place and close to the back entrance, they drove back through it instead of the main entrance. They met with the housekeeper and his greeting was a bit scornful, Shen Liang didn’t take it to his heart. But when they arrived to their courtyard, Shen Liang changed his face and Qi brothers was trembled with anger.

Their courtyard was an ordinary three buildings, consisted of main house with three rooms, on both sides there were warehouse for stacking miscellaneous goods and a kitchen. When they left in the morning, everything was neat and tidy, but now it was all messed up. The doors of the building were wide open, broken furniture and objects could be seen everywhere. The entire courtyard was broken as if a bandit came and ransacked the place. It was obvious someone trying to take revenge on them.

“It’s too much, how could they do this?” Qi Yue’s eyes were red and tears rolled down. They finally return here from countryside and made this courtyard like their home. They only left for a few hours and the courtyard was being destroyed like this!

“I’m going to find Marquis Dongling; Madam is too much.” Qi Xuan was frustrated and ready to run outside, Shen Liang suddenly shouted;

“Stop!”

“Liang-liang.” Qi Xuan whined in dissatisfaction. They’ve been bullied this way; how could Shen Liang bear it?

“It’s useless to find Marquis Dongling. Go to Hexiang Courtyard to invite old madam and say I want to give her a big gift.” Shen Liang’s face was gloomy, he tried to supressed his anger. Since they don’t want him to stay here peacefully, then don’t expect him to let them sit still!

“Huh?”

“Liang-liang won’t let you go is a good thing. Otherwise, they really think we could easily be bullied.” Qi Yue wiped his tears and calmed Qi Xuan down.

“Oh.” Heard that, Qi Xuan didn’t bother think about why, he turned around and ran out.

“Liang-liang, don’t be angry. The old madam doesn’t like Madam Shen and she won’t let go easily.” Qi Yue stepped forward and hugged his shoulder, Shen Liang smiled coldly;

“Why I should be angry? Someone sent this trouble to me; I should be grateful.”

“Huh?” Qi Yue looked at him weirdly, could it be Liang-liang being confused?